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Southey, Robert
1774
1843
Letters from England, Volume 1 (of 3)
Authorship and translation fictitious; by Robert Southey.
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"Letters from England, Volume 1" by Robert Southey is a collection of travel letters written in the early 19th century. The book provides an outsider's perspective on English life, customs, and landscapes through the eyes of Don Manuel Alvarez Espriella, a fictional Spanish traveler. The work aims to capture his experiences and observations during his stay in England, shedding light on cultural contrasts and everyday reality. The opening of the book introduces Espriella's journey, highlighting his arrival in Falmouth, England. He describes the bustling atmosphere of the port and his initial impressions of English food and customs, which he finds quite different from his native Spain. Espriella's observations reflect a mix of admiration and critique as he navigates the peculiarities of English manners and landscape. He notes everything from the bustling customs house to his experiences in inns, revealing his thoughts and feelings regarding the rawness of the cuisine and the lively nature of the inns, illustrating the lively yet sometimes chaotic nature of English travel in that period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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England -- Description and travel
England -- Social life and customs
Southey, Robert, 1774-1843 -- Travel -- England
Authors, English -- Travel -- England
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Category: Travel Writing
Category: British Literature
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